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Your Guide to the Best Christmas Lights in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs 2024

December 16, 2024

Always one of our most popular local guides is where are the best streets in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for amazing Christmas Lights? A favourite ritual of many families every Christmas is to head out into the local streets in the eveninng and enjoy some very festive and well decorated homes. The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney has some fantastic contributions to this tradition and we’ve provided you with a list of where to go to see the best lights in what streets ! The kids will love it and there is nothing better when you see their faces literally…

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Christmas 2024, Events, School holidays

Darling Harbour Brings Christmas to Life: Floating Tree, Festive Films, Fireworks, and Family Fun This December

December 9, 2024

Darling Harbour is ringing in the festive season with Santa performing a festive jet ski show on the evening of Friday 6 December, as he zooms around Cockle Bay alongside the harbour’s first-ever floating Christmas tree. Santa’s arrival kicks off a magical line up of festive activities, from Christmas flicks in concert at the International Convention Centre Sydney (14 and 21 December), to Tumbalong Park’s free Christmas Festival (14 – 15 December), kids’ fun at The Harbour Village at Darling Quarter Village Green (21 – 22 December) and much more. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Back by popular demand, Darling Harbour fan favourite…

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Christmas 2024, School holidays, What to do

What to Do in Sydney This December

December 7, 2024

See major art exhibitions, browse seasonal markets and celebrate at our free Christmas concerts. Here are 9 events to add to your hit list this month. Get into the festive spirit Welcome Santa at free family-friendly Christmas concertsMake merry in the city centre and hear from a different choir every night under the tallest Christmas tree in NSW. Shop for gifts or treats at the Christmas markets in Martin Place or take a stroll under the stunning canopy of lightat Pitt Street Mall. See the full Sydney Christmas program.Various dates throughout December Sing, dance and be merry We encourage singing…

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Christmas 2024, Events

Rushcutters Bay Christmas Concert

December 5, 2024

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert in Rushcutters Bay. Justine Clarke will host the evening. Join Zindzi & the Zillionaires, The Quokkas, The Beanies and Brown Sugar to sing and dance in the spirit of Sydney Christmas. All performers will sing carols. Santa will also make a special guest appearance. There’ll be free craft activities, table tennis and giant Jenga, and other games for the kids (and kids at heart). Our charity partner The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation will receive a $5 donation for a…

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Christmas 2024, Events

Randwick Mayor unveils Coogee Carols lineup, biggest ever Christmas program

December 4, 2024

Hundreds of people gathered at Coogee Beach last night for a special tree-lighting event to formally launch Randwick City Council’s biggest ever Christmas program, where Mayor Dylan Parker revealed a star-studded line up for Council’s signature event, Coogee Carols. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker, who was joined by local children to light an eight-metre interactive Christmas tree at Goldstein Reserve last night, said Coogee Carols is the “jewel in the crown of Randwick City Council’s Christmas program.” “This year we’ll once again be entertained by a star-studded line up, featuring household names and local legends. It promises to be a fantastic…

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Christmas 2024, Events, School holidays

Experience the Magic of Sydney Christmas: Martin Place Christmas Tree

December 3, 2024

Discover the Magic of Sydney’s Tallest Christmas Tree This Festive Season Sydney is shining bright this Christmas, with the tallest Christmas tree in NSW standing proudly in Martin Place. This stunning holiday centerpiece is a must-see attraction, featuring over 110,000 LED lights, a mesmerizing 3.4-metre color-changing star, and 330 custom-made glossy baubles. A Celebration of Australian Beauty. The tree’s 800 branches are adorned with 15,000 flowers, showcasing nine native Australian flowers, including: Visitors can also enjoy an audio description of the tree, ensuring everyone can fully appreciate its unique beauty. Evening Entertainment and Festive Lights Every night in December, Choirs…

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Santa in the City

December 3, 2024

Santa Returns to Sydney: A Magical Christmas Awaits! Get ready, Sydney—Santa Claus is coming back to town! After spreading cheer last year, he’s loading up his sleigh and preparing for another enchanting season. This year, Santa will once again take center stage beside the iconic Christmas tree in Martin Place, creating unforgettable memories for families, friends, and even pets. Santa’s trusted elves are already hard at work, putting the finishing touches on updates to his charming house in Martin Place. He’ll be there to welcome visitors until his world tour begins on Christmas Eve. Whether you’re snapping a festive family…

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Christmas 2024, Events, What to do

Canopy of Light

December 1, 2024

Discover a Christmas wonderland right in the heart of Sydney as you stroll along Pitt Street Mall underneath a canopy of suspended lights. Featuring 80,000 lights and 10 huge 2 metre high stars this Christmas light installation will bring sparkle to your night. For the first time, the lights will glisten in an endless array of programmable colours bringing more festive cheer to the mall. While you are in the city take a minute to see the Martin Place Christmas tree. The City of Sydney is proud to support The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation this festive season. Donate to support hospital…

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Rosebery Christmas Concert

November 27, 2024

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert in Rosebery. Justine Clarke will host the evening. Join Zindzi & the Zillionaires, The Tiptoe Giants, Soulfood Chorus and Limited Edition to sing and dance in the spirit of Sydney Christmas. All performers will sing carols. Santa will also make a special guest appearance. There’ll be free craft activities, table tennis and giant Jenga, and other games for the kids (and the kids at heart). Our charity partner The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation will receive a $5 donation for a photo with Santa….

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Christmas 2024, Kids, Shopping

There’s a new elf in town… The Summertime Elf!

November 26, 2024

Discover the Perfect Holiday Gift: The Summertime Elf: An Australian Christmas Story Looking for a holiday gift that’s both fun and educational? The Summertime Elf: An Australian Christmas Story is the ideal choice! Written by local Eastern Suburbs mum Adrian K. Rose and beautifully illustrated by Svitlana Holovchenko, this delightful picture book brings the magic of Christmas with a uniquely Australian twist. Independently published by Journey Street Press, this festive story is perfect for preschool and primary school-aged children. Meet Kirby: The Summertime Elf Kirby is a Christmas elf who’s had enough of the freezing North Pole. While other elves…

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